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Describing something as difficult with 困难 (kùnnan)
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Structure
Subject + 更加 + 困难
Explanation
The adjective 困难 (kùnnan) means 'difficult' or 'hard' and describes situations, tasks, or conditions that are challenging to deal with. It can also function as a noun meaning 'difficulty' or 'hardship.' It is commonly used with 更加 (even more) or 非常 (very) for emphasis, and appears in both everyday and formal contexts.
Examples
在国外生活，语言不通是最大的困难。
Zài guówài shēnghuó, yǔyán bù tōng shì zuì dà de kùnnán.
When living abroad, the language barrier is the biggest difficulty.
这道数学题太困难了，我想了半天。
Zhè dào shùxué tí tài kùnnán le, wǒ xiǎng le bàntiān.
This math problem was so difficult that I thought about it for a long time.
遇到困难的时候，不要轻易放弃。
Yùdào kùnnán de shíhòu, bùyào qīngyì fàngqì.
When you encounter difficulties, don't give up easily.